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The Finnish Defence Forces

The Finnish Defence Forces secures Finland’s territorial integrity, the livelihood and basic rights of its population and the freedom of action of the government, as well as defends the rule of law. This will not change as a Nato member state.

About to enter into the military

Voluntary military service for women

Commander-in-Chief’s physical activity programme supports preparing for conscript service

Defence Forces 14.4.2025

President of the Republic Alexander Stubb is part of a campaign for increasing physical activity that aims to encourage young people to get moving.

Army training exercises this spring to focus on strengthening joint operating

Army 9.4.2025

The training exercise entity of the Army will start at the end of April to continue until early June in all of Finland.

International activities in the Finnish Defence Forces

Defence Forces

The Finnish Defence Forces represent Finland abroad in operations that create peace in our environment.

Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces

Defence Forces 27.6.2023

General Janne Jaakkola is the commander of the FDF. The commander takes the strategic decisions on national military defence and commands the activities of the services and the National Defence University.